Culinary Director

Hhs, Llc; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

EAP

Career development and ongoingTraining

Job summary

HHS is seeking a Culinary Director to lead the in-house food service at Kindred Hospital - Havertown, Haverton, PA. The role offers a salary of 82,000 USD annually and a schedule with most evenings and weekends off.

You will collaborate with dietitians and chefs to create nutritious menus, supervise staffing, manage budgets, and ensure safety and patient satisfaction in a hospital setting. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in food operations, including 3+ years in management, and holds a ServSafe

Qualifications

• 5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years in management.
• ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification required.
• Experience with POS systems and budgeting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality.
• Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus with nutritional value.
• Lead team recruiting, training, scheduling, and development.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, and budget compliance.
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance across operations.
• Foster morale, teamwork, and a positive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Professionalism

Decision Making

Proactivity

Organization

Team Player

Business Ethics

Education

ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification

Experience in hospital/healthcare environment

Tools

POS Systems

Computer skills (word, spreadsheets, email)

Job description

## Culinary DirectorApply: In-Office: Haverton, PA: Full time: Posted Today: R26\\_004624**Location:**Kindred Hospital - Havertown**Pay Rate:**Salary - Salary Plan, 82,000.00 USD Annual**Work Shift:****Job Description**We’re looking for a friendly, compassionate, leader to join our culinary team! Support the healing journey for patients and their loved ones by delivering high-quality food service in a healthcare environment. Deliver excellent patient meal service while exploring creative avenues to make the hospital cafe a community asset—through great food options, a welcoming retail space, local partnerships, and more. Impact the overall health and well-being of every patient and change the perception of hospital food. Enjoy most nights and weekends off while growing your career and income in an engaging and rewarding environment.**Responsibilities*** Manage the food service department to provide excellent service and quality* Communicate with department, facility, and company leadership to achieve goals* Collaborate with dietitians and chefs to develop menus that are in line with market trends and deliver nutritional value* Provide leadership that supports a team environment that fosters morale, passion, quality, and respect* Demonstrate continuous ability to maintain and/or improve customer and patient satisfaction through communication, integrity, and performance* Lead team member recruiting, training, development, scheduling, and assignments* Perform daily inspections and assessments and coach and counsel team members* Manage inventory, ordering, vendor relationships, planning, schedules, payroll, and supplies to ensure budget compliance* Implement team-building initiatives to create a positive and safe work environment* Drive compliance with health, safety, and industry regulatory agencies**Skills*** Leadership: Effectively lead and manage a supportive, respectful, and inclusive team* Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization* Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication as well as presentation skills* Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations* Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor* Decision Making: Ability to quickly make sound decisions and judgments* Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs* Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and provide support where needed to achieve outcomes* Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings* Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment**Requirements*** ServSafe Food Service Manager Certification* 5+ years of food operations experience, including 3+ years of management* Experience with cash handling policies and procedures* Familiarity with various point of sales (POS)/register systems* Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, and ordering platforms* Must be willing to relocate for promotion opportunities**Not Required But a Big Plus*** Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)* Experience working in a hospital environment* Proficiency in languages other than English, especially Spanish**What We Offer*** Paid time off (vacation and sick)* Medical, dental, and vision insurance* 401(k) with employer match* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Career development and ongoing training**Important to Know*** Many healthcare facilities require employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption in place.* Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply.* HHS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.